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Clarence Avant, music executive known as 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92 Clarence Avant, the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has died at the age of 92, according to his family.

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Soo another one of my DIY projects is done. This one is Gongoma - guinean bass kalimba. Really happy with the result 🤎 walnut top and walnut saddle. #gongoma #kalimba #kalimbamusic #kalimbas #mbira #guinea #musiqueguinéenne #westafricanmusic #guinean #dyiproject #dyi #woodworker #woodworking #musicalinstrument #musicalinstruments #balafon #ngoni #kora #djembe

Same goes for Mbira!

KayGee K on TikTok the handvtgat pays is the hand that rules why blacks are under white people Africanism Umar sbu # current affairs

I take this to be a great compliment!😊

"Aaaa this is crazy good! A very unique, soothing, healing and inspiring sound. This is really the sound we have been waiting for because it takes mbira from the old tradition to something utopian. Makorokoto VaChimedza." - Dr. Ignatius Mabasa

The Mbira Centre on Twitter “"Aaaa this is crazy good! A very unique, soothing, healing and inspiring sound. This is really the sound we have been waiting for because it takes mbira from the old tradition to something utopian. Makorokoto VaChimedza." - Dr. Ignatius Mabasa”

Another new Mbira narrative from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

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Mbiraland PAMF2023 Mbiraland revisited. Seeking a New Mbira Narrative.

Photo of an 18-Years-old Tina Turner ("Little Ann") in a Nightclub next to a Microphone in 1958.

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an American-born Swiss[a] singer and actress. Widely referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike and Tina Turner R***e before launching a successful career as a solo performer.

Tina Turner was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. Her family lived in the nearby rural unincorporated community of Nutbush, Tennessee, where her father worked as an overseer of the sharecroppers at Poindexter Farm on Highway 180; she later recalled picking cotton with her family at an early age.

As a young girl, Bullock sang in the church choir at Nutbush's Spring Hill Baptist Church. When she was 11, her mother Zelma ran off without warning. Bullock and her sisters were sent to live with their maternal grandmother, Georgeanna Currie in Brownsville, Tennessee.

As a teenager, Bullock joined both the cheerleading squad and the female basketball team at Carver High School in Brownsville, and "socialized every chance she got". When Bullock was 16, her grandmother died, so she went to live with her mother in St. Louis. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1958.

Turner began her career with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957. Under the name Little Ann, she appeared on her first record, "Boxtop", in 1958. In 1960, she was introduced as Tina Turner with the hit duet single "A Fool in Love". The duo Ike & Tina Turner became "one of the most formidable live acts in history". They released hits such as "It's Gonna Work Out Fine", "River Deep – Mountain High", "Proud Mary", and "Nutbush City Limits" before disbanding in 1976.

In 1976 and 1977, Turner earned income by appearing on TV shows such as The Hollywood Squares, Donny & Marie, The Sonny & Cher Show and The Brady Bunch Hour.

In October 1981, Rod Stewart attended Turner's show at the Ritz in New York City and invited her to perform "Hot Legs" with him on Saturday Night Live. In November, Turner opened for the Rolling Stones during their 1981 American Tour. Turner's recording of the Temptations' "Ball of Confusion" for the UK production team BEF became a hit in European dance clubs in 1982.

During her second stint at the Ritz, she signed with Capitol Records in 1983. In November 1983, she released her cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" which was produced by B.E.F. It reached several European charts, including No. 6 in the UK. In the US, the song peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs, and No. 3 Hot Black Singles.

Following the single's surprise success, Capitol Records greenlit a studio album. Turner had two weeks to record her Private Dancer album, which was released in May 1984. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 in the United Kingdom. Private Dancer was certified 5× Platinum in the United States, and sold 10 million copies worldwide, becoming her most successful album.

Also in May 1984, Capitol issued the album's second single, "What's Love Got to Do with It"; the song had previously been recorded by the pop group Bucks Fizz. Following the album's release, Turner joined Lionel Richie as the opening act on his tour.

On September 1, 1984, Turner achieved her first and only No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "What's Love Got to Do with It". The follow-up singles "Better Be Good to Me" and "Private Dancer" were both U.S. top 10 hits. Turner culminated her comeback when she won three Grammys at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Record of the Year for "What's Love Got to Do with It". In February 1985, she embarked on her second world tour to support the Private Dancer album. Two nights were filmed at Birmingham, England's NEC Arena and later released as a concert on home video. During this time, she also contributed vocals to the USA for Africa benefit song "We Are the World".

Turner's success continued when she traveled to Australia to star opposite Mel Gibson in the 1985 post-apocalyptic film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. The movie provided her with her first acting role in ten years; she portrayed the glamorous Aunty Entity, the ruler of Bartertown. Upon release, critical response to her performance was generally positive. The film was a global success, grossing more than $36 million in the United States.Turner later received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role in the film. She recorded two songs for the film, "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" and "One of the Living"; both became hits with the latter winning her a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

In 1993, the semi-autobiographical film What's Love Got to Do with It was released. The film starred Angela Bassett as Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner. Turner contributed to the soundtrack for What's Love Got to Do with It, re-recording old songs and several new songs. The single "I Don't Wanna Fight" from the soundtrack was a top 10 hit in the U.S. and UK.

🔥✨ Thank you for reading the article, it is sad that our queen Tina Turner passed away, but the legacy she left behind will last forever. 🔥✨
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Pan-African Mbira Festival KHNYSA 2023 Sisonke Papu, a.k.a. KHNYSA, is a South African traditional healer, storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist. KHNYSA’s work seeks to mediate modes of tradit...

An AI Avatar Generator That Pays Artists Their Cut Ascendant is trying to change the narrative that generative AI hurts artists, but not everyone is on board with the model.

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Global Cultural Relations Programme 2023

The Cultural Relations Platform is looking for 40 professionals and entrepreneurs working in the cultural and creative sectors OR in climate change and environmental issues, aged 25-39, with at least three years’ experience in international/cross-cultural collaboration.

GCRP 2023 will take place in person, in Madrid, Spain. Travel and accommodation costs during the programme days will be covered by the CRP.

Deadline: May 28th, 2023.

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Hey there, fam! It's been a while since I've posted, but I'm excited to be back and sharing my personal experiences on my music journey with you all.

I'll never forget the day my boss approached me and asked if I could play the Kora instrument. I had never even played it before, but apparently, he needed a second Kora player for Disney animal Kingdom, and the only way to get one was to send for one from Senegal, Africa. And with time running out, he had a crazy idea: why not teach me to play?

I was intrigued by the challenge, but also a little intimidated. I was already an accomplished acoustic player, but the Kora was a whole different ballgame. It was a 21-stringed instrument made of cow skin and a gourd, and it was played while walking around - it was an atmosphere entertainment.

But there was a catch: I only had two weeks to learn six songs and perfect my performance. That meant long practice hours and sleepless nights. And not only did I have to learn to play the Kora, but I also had to learn to sing and walk around at the same time. It was the hardest and most challenging thing I had ever done in my life.

The two weeks that followed were a blur of bruised hands, sore feet, and nervous energy. I barely remembered the six songs that I had to perform, and I wasn't sure if it was all going to work out. But I kept at it, practicing every spare minute I had.

Finally, on the 15th day, I found myself in front of a Disney director named Mr. Mark. I was about to perform for 30 minutes, and everything in my body was shaking with nerves. So many "what ifs" were running through my head, and gripping fear threatened to take over.

But then something amazing happened. As soon as I started playing the Kora, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. The music flowed through me, and I felt like I was exactly where I was meant to be.

I gave it my all, pouring every ounce of energy into my performance. And when it was over, Mr. Mark looked at me with a smile on his face and said, "You've got the job."

I couldn't believe it - I had been approved immediately! The following week, I became the first female Kora player to perform at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It was an experience that I'll never forget - one that taught me that anything is possible with hard work and determination.

So there you have it, fam! A little glimpse into my journey as a musician and the challenges that come with pursuing your dreams. Thanks for tuning in - stay tuned for more stories like this!

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://nyti.ms/3n1insS

Another brick in our fabric of life has risen, Mr. Harry Belafonte; Mar. 1-1927 – April-25-2023)🙏was an American singer, activist, and actor. His breakthrough album Calypso (1956) was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. Best known for "The Banana Boat Song" with its signature "Day-O" lyric, "Jump in the Line", and "Jamaica Farewell". He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards. He also starred in several films, including Carmen Jones (1954), Island in the Sun (1957), and Odds Against Tomorrow (1959). PRAYERS GOING OUT TO HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS🙏🙏🙏
(R.I.P.😥William "Bootsy" Collins!!!🏆🫡 Shari Belafonte Samuel L. Jackson Jim Brown Malcolm-Jamal Warner Eddie Murphy TOMMY DAVIDSON Dr. Cornel West Al Sharpton Ron Carter Ellis Hall George Benson Bernard "Pretty" Purdie Branford Marsalis Herbie Hancock Morgan Freeman

Guess who unexpectedly dropped by this morning? Happy Independence Day?😊🇿🇼

Electronic music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose experimental compositions influenced millions and whose award-winning film scores included The Last Emperor and The Revenant, has died at 71.

2014! Such a long long time ago? Where are we now 🤔

The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the Directorate and Staff, and the Friends of the Gallery, extend their condolences to the Wallace family upon the death of Marjorie Wallace. She worked closely with the National Gallery Artlife shop supplying her beautiful pottery products.
Her contribution to the Zimbabwean Art Scene will always be remembered through her work. Her work is widely collected, with her ceramic products housed within our Artlife Shop. She shall be missed.
May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

A video of the first demo recording of “Mbiraland” the title track of my current music project. It is a sound that speaks to me and, I hope, speaks to you.
I’ll keep you posted. Enjoy the music by clicking on the link in the first comment.

Mbiraland A video of the first demo recording of “Mbiraland” the title track of my current music project. It is a sound that speaks to me and, I hope, speaks to you.

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Today at 4am, Wayne Shorter peacefully continued on his immense journey into the unknown. He was surrounded by loving family. In his words, “It’s time to go get a new body and come back to continue the mission.” Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

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